Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

The EPQ allows students to lead their own projects. They get to plan and carry out research on a topic that they’ve chosen and isn’t covered by their other qualifications. They can take inspiration from something personal to them, or a topic discussed in class, or something  unrelated to their studies. They then use this research to produce a written report and, in the case of practical projects, an artefact or a production.

EPQ is an A-level standard standalone qualification designed to extend and develop our students’ abilities beyond the A-level syllabus and prepare them for university or their future career.

• it can be taken as an extension of other Level 3 qualifications or vocational qualifications
• it’s worth half an A-level (28 UCAS points)
• it’s recognised by universities and employers
• many universities make lower A-level offers to students undertaking an EPQ.